Jul 24, 2010
Accident
Substantial Rochester, MN
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The total loss of engine power due to a high-cycle fatigue fracture of a first-stage compressor blade. The reason for the fracture could not be determined during postaccident examination.
NTSB CEN10LA431